Barrackpore is part of a larger industrial belt but it also has interesting historical links with the past. In 1772 the East India Company built its first cantonment in the country at Barrackpore. The place was used for many years as a summer retreat by senior British administrators. In 1857, the first spark of mutiny flew here. The tree from which Mangal Pandey and Ishwari Pandey, two young sepoys, were hanged is still there. Then came the independence movement and again Barrackpore played an important role.

Lady Canning's grave, Latbagan. Lady Canning, who died in 1861, was buried at Barrackpore. She remains fresh in the Bengali mind with a popular sweetmeat, ladykeni, named after her. There is a statue of Lord Canning nearby.

Mangal Pandey Park.

Mangal Pandey's hanging spot.

St. Bartholomew's Cathedral. Built in 1831. One of the best in terms of architecture amongst the churches built during the British period.

Sukanta Sadan.

Surendranath Banerjee's house. Surendranath Banerjee used to live here. Mahatma Gandhi met him in this house several times.

The place surrounding Barrackpore Railway Station to Chiriamore is the hub of eateries.

Dada-Boudir Biriyani - is a much hyped Biriyani joint costing INR 130-140 a plate (Chicken/Mutton), located just outside Sukanta Sadan (opp Barrackpore Rly Station). Try a special dish called "Liver Fry" from Dada-Boudi. Be prepared to wait in the queue.

Dhaka Biriyani is a newly opened one which serves standard Biriyani at the same price of Dada Boudi but the ambiance is better and the crowd is lesser.

Jelua's - a very ancient sweet shop just opposite the Rly station. Famous for its Rabri and Kachuri. One is sure to miss this place since it is very old and shabby looking.

Sona, a good biriyani joint alongside the same route.

V-Cafe, just opposite to the Railway Station, serves quality food at a premium.